Point Defiance Park. Master Plan

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1 Point Defiance Park Master Plan

2 Public Participation 1/29, 2/26, 3/26 & 4/23

3 Owen Beach Ferry Zoo Fort Nisqually Mildred Street Pearl Street Triangle

4 Hare & Hare Master Plan

5 2008 Concept Plan

6 Comments from the past month: Picnic shelters: Most commenters would like restrooms The need for hot/cold water, electric power and cooking facilities was less of a concern Signage: More interpretive signage and better trail markings Camp 6 / Baker Tract: Improvements need to have low impact on surroundings Playground: preference for nature theme Dog Park : better location, fencing and ensuring dogs are on leashes outside of the Off-leash area Fort Nisqually: expand programs for nature, history & Native American Owen Beach: maintain and improve existing services Peninsula at Point Defiance: include a covered picnic shelter and outdoor stage area The entry Triangle: include information kiosk, event parking with shuttle services, and restrooms Adventure Zone : type of activities too intensive

7 Existing and Future February 26

8 Existing and Future March 26

9 Tonight s Agenda: Pedestrian/Bicycle Circulation Issues Working Principles Possible Solutions Questions Vehicle Circulation Issues Working Principles Possible Solutions Questions Parking Issues Working Principles Possible Solutions Questions

10 2008 Concept Plan

11 MISSION: Achieve a balance of: Past, Present, and Future Recreation, Leisure, Education, Conservation, Preservation, History, and Progress OBJECTIVES: 1. Preserve, respect, and enhance the integrity of the Park s history and beauty 2. Create an exceptional pedestrian environment 3. Enhance the visitor experience through education, recreation, leisure and safety 4. Create a destination and gathering space 5. Provide financially sustainable opportunities to enhance revenue for maintenance and operations 6. Encourage water related/dependent activities 7. Complete missing link between Ruston Way and Point Defiance. Mission & Objectives

12 Roads and Trails, Past and Present

13 Pedestrian / Bicycle Circulation

14 Pedestrian / Bicycle Issues: Awkward street crossings Shared roadway and no separated sidewalks in heavy traffic areas Pedestrians walking with traffic instead of facing Poor connections to major facilities ADA Accessibility

15 Existing Pedestrian Circulation

16 Pedestrian / Bike Paths Working Principles Encourage walking and biking to and around the park Provide direct connections to major destinations Improve safety and wayfinding Meet ADA requirements

17 Pedestrian / bikes only Shared with vehicles Nature trails Trail Types

18 Pedestrian / Bicycles: Possible Solutions Create separated pedestrian byways in areas of intense usage Continue to manage Shared roadway use during peak times Provide direct connections to major facilities Extend transit service to major destinations during peak times Improve signage

19 Existing Pedestrian Circulation

20 Proposed Pedestrian Circulation

21 # 10 Tacoma Community College Pt. Defiance - Half-Hour 7am to 9am; 4pm to 6pm - Hourly 9am to 4pm, 6pm to 7pm #11 Downtown Pt. Defiance - Hourly 7am to 7pm Bus Stops Public Transit #10 & #11

22 Vehicular Circulation

23 Vehicular Circulation Issues Congestion on Pearl Street entering the park Long drives to get to major destinations Pedestrian / vehicular conflicts, particularly in high use areas Inadequate directional signage

24 Existing Auto Circulation

25 Existing Auto Circulation

26 Owen Beach Existing Auto Circulation

27 Fort Nisqually Existing Auto Circulation

28 Existing Auto Circulation

29 Working Vehicular Traffic Principles Decrease the number of cars in the middle of the park Get people directly to major destinations Make circulation easy to understand for all Make it safe

30 Vehicular Circulation: Possible Solutions Roundabout at Pearl Street Entry Two-Way Spine along park border Physically separating vehicles from pedestrians and bicycles in high use areas Manage pedestrian/vehicular use in forest areas Improve directional signage

31 Roundabout

32 Two-Way Traffic Spine

33 Parking

34 Parking Issues Inadequate parking facilities to meet heavy attendance days New attractions will increase demand Need for adequate boat-trailer parking Over-flow parking damaging the environment

35 Parking Breakdown

36 Parking Demand & Supply at Peak Hour (1 p.m.) on a Summer Saturday Demand Supply

37 180% 160% Existing Parking Occupancy by Area at Peak Hour (1 p.m.) on a Summer Saturday 158% 140% 120% 114% 119% 110% 100% 80% 79% 96% 86% 95% 60% 40% 20% 0%

38 Parking

39 Working Parking Principles Provide parking near major destinations Expand parking in existing lots Minimize creation of new parking lots

40 Parking: Possible Solutions Increase parking spaces at core use areas (ex. zoo) Increase parking count overall by +15% Redesign marina access and boat-trailer parking Restripe/fine-tune existing parking areas for more efficiency (ex. Owen Beach)

41 Parking Enhancements

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43 Next Public Presentation April 23 Presentation of Master Plan Owen Beach Fort Nisqually Mildred Street Zoo Pearl Street Open for discussion